Location: Salida, South Central, Colorado, USA (10 miles west of Salida, Colorado)
Accommodations: Modern Cabin, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-5)
Our full-sized modern vacation home with 1000 square feet is located 10 miles west of Salida, Colorado and 15 minutes from Monarch Mountain Ski Resort. Spruce Ridge Guest Home is private, secluded and scenic, nestled in aspens and fir trees and overlooks the Little Cochetopa Creek. It is ideal for a couple, or for a family of 4-5 using the sofa beds.
Your home away from home is completely furnished. There is a large bedroom with a queen sized bed, a sleeper sofa, an adjacent private bath and an outside deck. The living room has a sleeper sofa, an adjacent second bath and access to two outside decks. The kitchen has all the appliances of home. You'll also find a utility room with washer/dryer, and a pantry and mudroom for your hiking boots, day packs, ski boots, and jackets.
The vacation home is available for short-term rentals of 2 nights or more year-round. You'll be staying on our 35 acre llama ranch at 8,450 feet and surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest. We are on a county maintained road three miles off of US Hwy 50 and 20 minutes from either Salida or Monarch Ski Resort.
With national forest bordering our ranch on 3 sides, you have unlimited recreation including hiking, world-class whitewater rafting and kayaking, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and fly fishing in the Little Cochetopa Creek that flows right by the cabin. Salida, 10 miles away, boasts the largest downtown historical district and the largest indoor hot springs pool in Colorado. Within a 30 minute drive there are several other hot springs resorts. Salida is also renown for its diverse arts community and galleries.
During the summer, with reservations, you can experience one of our day or overnight llama treks with experienced staff and all equipment provided. Fall provides spectacular colors as the changing aspens contrast with dark green pines. In the winter there’s snowshoeing and cross-country skiing from the cabin, and Monarch Ski and Snowboarding Resort with classic champagne powder is only 15 minutes away. Premier snowmobiling and cross-country ski trails are close by.
We offer a non-smoking environment inside and outside. Because of our llamas and desire to have an allergy-free cabin, pets, including companion pets, are not allowed. Adults and well-behaved children are welcome.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Stove: pellet stove in addition to radiant heat ceiling panels throughout the cabin
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Pillow top bed
- Convertible Bed (2) : One queen sleeper sofa in bedroom; one queen sleeper sofa in living room with an adjacent private full bath. Cabin is ideal for 2-4 people or a family of 5.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): No TV, only DVDs and VHS movies available for checkout onsite
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: More than 100 movies in DVD or VHS format available for checkout.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Full sized electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, double sink, refrigerator, small appliances, plates and silverware, pantry and lots of cabinet space. Just like home.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Full size
- Dishwasher
- Microwave: Complete cooking capability.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Gas BBQ grill. Picnic table.
- Deck/Patio: One large deck and two smaller decks with mountain views. Two decks overlook the Little Cochetopa Creek.
- View/Location
- Water View: A year-round creek flows about 100 feet from the cabin. Two decks overlook the creek.
- Mountain View: All windows and decks look out onto a mountain ridge with pine and aspen trees.
- Ski-Out: Cross country ski or snow shoe from the cabin on our 35 acres or adjacent National Forest. Monarch Mountain is 15 minutes away. Discounted lift tickets available.
- Communications
- Telephone: A private landline with answering machine is available. No cell phone reception.
- Free Long Distance
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet: Phone line for dial-up internet use.
- Other Amenities
- Call us for information about our Spruce Ridge Llamas Adventure Treks, or visit us on the internet. We offer guided day and overnight llama treks, all equipment equipment provided. Advance reservations are required.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Well-behaved children are welcome.
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking inside or outside.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
April-May, $119/2 people; $10/person up to 5, 2 night min. June-Sept 20, $149 for
2 people;$10/person up to 5, 3 night min. Nov 20-March, $149/2 people; $10/person
up to 5, 2 night min. Oct-Nov, $119/2 people; $10/person up to 5. Add Sales
Tax of 6.9%. Stay 5 nights get 6th night free. Monthly rentals are $2190
for 1-4 people. Reservations require 50% deposit with credit card; balance upon
arrival. Credit card charged for stolen items, damages, violation of no smoking/no
pets policy. No refunds less than 30 days or if you end your stay early. No
smoking inside/outside due to fire danger; no companion pets or pets allowed.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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